Carrier-receptacle



R. P. ORR.

CARRIER RECEPTACLE.

APPLICATION FILED APR. 5.' I9I9.

1,340,077. Patnted MI1I5`f11,192(-).v

ROBERT P. OBR, OF ALBANY, NEW YORK.

GARRIER-RECEPTACLE.

Spcciication of Lettersatent.

Patented May 11V, 1920.

Application filed April 5, 1919. Serial No. 287,793.

To all when?, t may concern Be it known that l, ROBERT P. ORB, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Albany, in the county of Albany and State of New York, have invented a new and Improved Carrier-Receptacle, of which the followingv is a full, clear, and exact description.

This invention relates to receptacles used for carrying dilferent articles, and has for object the provision of an improved carrier receptacle which may be easily sup ported while at the same time arranged to present easy access.

Another object of the invention is to provide a carrier receptacle for mail carriers. soldiers, and for other parties desiring an easy means for carrying one or more articles.

1^; further object is to provide a carrier with a number of compartments and straps or other supporting means associated with a yoke whereby the weight of the carrier and its contents may be carried by both shoulders.

in the accompanying drawing:

Figure 1 is a view of a ligure with an embodiment of the invention shown thereon.

2 is a top plan view of the carrier shown in Fig. 1, certain parts being shown in section.

Eig. 3 is a fragmentary sectional view through Eig. 2 on line 3 3.

Eig. AI is a transverse fragmentary sectional view through Eig. 2 on line L1--/l.

Referring to the accompanying drawing by'numerals, 1 indicates a yoke which is provided with pressed ont portions 2 on each shoulder so as to prevent the straps and el from slipping olii the shoulders when in use. lf desired the yoke 1 could be arranged beneath the coat and the projections 2 would act properly for holding the strap in place. lThe straps 3 and 4lmay be connected by stitching, rivets, or otherwise to the body 5 of the carrier.

The body 3 of the carrier as shown in Fig. 2 is made up of a number of compartments, there being six compartments shown, though a greater or less number may be provided without departing from the spirit af the invention. "it will be observed that compartments 6, T and 8 are positioned to be on one side of the person using the device and compartments 8, 9 and 10 on the opposite side of the person, compartments 6 and 8 being connected by extensions 11 and 12 of the compartments, or if desired by straps. These extensions are connected together by a snap fastener or other securing means 13. The compartments 8 and 10 are connected together by any suitable means, as for instance a strap and buckle 14. whereby they may be quickly and easily disengaged when removing the device. The various compartments 6, 7 and 8 are preti erably made from two pieces of material 15 and 16 and divided into compartments by collapsible partitions 17 and 18. Collapsible end members 19 and 20 are provided also similar in structure to the partitions so that the compartments lwill be independently collapsible and, provided with the same side members. The side members 15 and 16 and also the partitions may be made from canvas, leather or other suitable material. A bottom member 21 is provided for the various compartments, which may be an extension of one of the side members, or may be a separate piece secured in place. The various compartments 8, 9 and 10 are constructed identically with compartments 6, 7 and 8 and will need no additional'description. If desired reinforcing members 22 and 23 may be arranged in the compartments, as for instance the respective compartments 8 and 10. These reinforcing members are arranged to reinforce the compartments vertically as well as longitudinally without interfering with the collapsing of any compartment. In addition each of the compartments is provided with a flap or cover 24 which may be formed as an extension of the side or may be made separate and secured in place. These flaps or covers are held closed normally by snap fasteners or any other desired means, preferably arranged on the inner part of the carrier so that the flap may be opened outwardly as shown in Eig. 1 and thereby allow Aa person to secure access to the com-v partments by using only one hand. Y

The arrangement of compartments, in fact the entire arrangement of carrier, which is supported by yoke 1 is such that a comparatively heavy Weight and also a comparatively large number of articles may be carried with ease. This is of special advantage to mail carriers or peddlers Where at different times a large number of articles are to be carried and access thereto is desired quite often. The arrangement of flap 24 permits ready access While at the same time presenting loss against accidental displacement. If desired :for spei cial purposes a large number of small compartments could be provided or onlg7 a single compartment on each side. lnsome cases it might be desirable for use by soldiers for carrying their usual required articles and if desired could be arranged to receive the usual roll now in common vogue. lVhere a soldiers roll was to be carried in this manner a number of buckles or straps could be provided Jfor holding the same Ain place.

That I claim is:

A carrier receptacle, comprising a circular body divided into two parts, each part consisting of substantially concentric inner and outer Walls having a bottom connecting them, said walls forming continuous smooth surfaces throughout their length, a plurality of collapsible partitions connecting the inner and outer Walls, dividinfo)- the body into compartments, and each compartment havinga separate cover.

ROBERT P. OBR. 

